Climbing
Stay stoked and strong: resources for climbers at home
By Katie Griffith
Public lands across the state of Washington, including many climbing areas, are closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Trailheads, campgrounds, and day-use...
Who tames the Khumbu Icefall, and other mountain trivia
This is the third installment of Mount Baker Experience Mountain Trivia. Find the answers at the bottom of this page.
By Jason D. Martin
1 The...
After life-changing accident, Anna Soens finds freedom on Mt. Baker
Story by Oliver Lazenby
Photos by Paul Bikis
With a sea of peaks to the east and saltwater to the west, Anna Soens sits above...
Jacob’s Ladder: A first known ascent on Mt. Prophet
Story and photos by Jason Griffith
I’m just drifting off to sleep when I hear it, far down the Big Beaver Valley … Thud.
The wind...
Women’s Work: Making a living on the mountain
By Katie Griffith
As the snow melts on Mt. Baker, hikers, climbers and campers head to the hills. Roads clear of debris, trails dry and...
Leave No Trace, updated for the digital era
By Jason D. Martin
In 2014, a bandit was on the loose in our public lands. For 26 days, this bandit raced through seven national...
Graphite, Granite & Gravel: Art and pedaling around the west
Story, art and photos by Gretchen Leggitt
I recall the exact moment, swimming in a sea of merriment at Aslan Brewing’s one-year anniversary party, when my...
Separated on the Glacier: Reflecting on a mountain mishap
A few turns off the summit, the author stopped to wait for his partner. The pair never found out what went wrong.
By Ben Whitney
A knot...
What Would Fred Beckey Do: Inspiration from the late legend
By Mallorie Estenson
“I think I want to get, ‘What would Fred Beckey do?’ tattooed on my arm,” I told my climbing partner lightheartedly.
Carey and I...
